Platinum Gazette 23 October 2015

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23 October 2015

Expo! Siyakha Learning Lab, which is situated in Tubatse Crossing Mall, participated for the fi rst time in a ca-reer expo for grade 9 learners at Winterveld Club in Steelpoort this week. Their ‘Instagram’ app booth proved to be immensely popular among the young ones. More about the expo on pages 6 and 7. The expo was hosted by Eastern Chrome Mines.

Merafe Resources has announced that attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the fi rst nine months of 2015 increased by 14.5% compared to the comparative 2014 period.

This increase was primarily attributable to the additional production from the Project Lion II furnaces near Steelpoort.

The venture’s operating capacity utilisation for the nine months ended 30 September 2015 was 85% (77% of installed capacity).

Merafe Glencore joint venture production up

2 NEWS 23 OCTOBER 2015

Modikwa is ISO 14001 cer fi edModikwa Pla num Mine has been cer fi ed by the DQS UL cer fying body for the ISO 14001:2004 for the successful implementa on and maintenance of the Environmental Management System (EMS).

The cer fi cate was awarded to the Mine’s Environmental department together with the Engineers who were behind the whole process. Each engineer was appointed as an EMS champion within their area of responsibility; Reuben Mosi-

ane- Concentrator plant, Dirk Potgieter- South 2 sha , Isaac Nchupetsang- North sha , Paul van der Walt- Central workshop, Johannes Pretorius- South 1 sha , and James Ndou the Environmental Leader who was overseeing the implementa on and maintenance of the Environmental Management System on the mine.

On Tuesday, 20 October 2015 the Business Area Leader: Sustainable Development, Mr Hope Tyira handed over the cer fi cate to the Business Leader, Mr

Mthi Mtshengu. Mr Hope Tyira said ISO14001 cer fi ed EMS indeed set the framework for legal compliance, and pollu on preven on. The mine now has a cer fi ed process which will en-sure con nual improvement of our environmental performance. A properly designed environmental management system (EMS) is a tool which enables an organiza on to achieve and systemat-ically control its level of environmental performance

The mine management applauded the Modikwa community for their environmental compliance.

Green light for traffi c controlAll but one traffi c light in Burgersfort has been fi xed and is now in working order.

Mmala-Kotse Projects (Pty) Ltd this week met with Mr. Moses Mo-soma from Greater Tubatse Municipality to shake hands on a job well done. They will however in the coming three to four months still be fi ne tuning the sincroni-sation of the sets of lights - especially during heavy traffi c. Pointsmen may still be on duty to assits during these times and motorists are requested to obey the rules applying to both the traffi c lights and the pointsmen.

The robot at the taxi rank is also in process of being fi xed - an electrical calbe is the problem there.

A step in the right direction towards nature conservation

The Fraaiuitzicht Conservancy was recently established. This conservancy came after

various meetings between the farm owners, the municipality and other authorities.

The aim is to try and preserve some of the natural beauty in the area. Visitors to the area should be careful to keep to the conservancy rules.

Getting animals off the roads

Stray animals in Burgersfort town and the sur-rounding areas are one of the major causes of accidents and deaths on the roads.

The Burgersfort SAPS is in the process of planning an operation in conjunction with Nature Conservation. During this operation animals roaming free next to the roads or are found on the road will be impounded.

These animal owners may lose the animals or they could be fi ned for not properly looking after their live stock.

That is why the SAPS is appealing to all owners of cattle, goats, donkeys and other animals to make sure they are safely fenced in and not a danger on the roads.


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1 Samuel 17:46-48 (NIV)

“46 This day the Lord will de-liver you into my hands, and I’ll strike you down and cut off your head. This very day I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds and the wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. 47 All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.” 48 As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him”.

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Sewing together for a bright futureOn Wednesday, 21 October 2015 the Ma matjatji Sewing Factory was offi cially launched with a formal

func on. The event was the culmina on of years of planning, hard work and determina on from a whole group

of people. The project was ini ated in 2011 and was one of the dreams of Mr. Vishnu Pillay, Anglo Pla num JVs Head Execu ve. He was also present on Wednesday to celebrate the offi cial ‘birth’ of the project.

The Ma matjatji Sewing Factory is a partnership between DEVCO, Select PPE, and Quality Safety which will be manufacturing and supplying a range of PPE products to Modikwa Pla num Mine and other mar-kets.

The fi rst overall manufactured at the site in Ma matjatji Village was handed to Mr. Pillay by Miss. Nomsa Nkosi from DEVCO.

Modikwa Business Leader, Mr. Mthi Mtshengu assured the audience that the Mine is determined to con nue crea ng sustainable partnerships with the communi es surrounding the mine. He also congratu-lated everyone on the hard work that fi nally took shape in the reality of a factory that currently employs 16 people.

As the project grows it can eventually provide job opportuni es for up to 40 people on the site offi cially opened on Wednesday.

Mr. Pillay added that through these partnerships the Mine is commi ed to help create economic free-dom that is much needed in the area.

Mr. Simon Makofane, the sec on 21 Manager appealed to the community to work with the mine and make use of opportuni es. Modikwa has a life of mine of approximately 100 years and the aim is to con n-

ue crea ng opportuni es and do skills development to empower communi es. The factory will not only supply to the mine, but is open to all customers in the

area. The public is welcome to get in touch with Miss. Nkosi on [email protected] for quota ons.

The formali es of the day ended with a tour of the factory and a lunch fi t for the occasion.

23 OKTOBER 2015


Mr. Pieter Brits from Samancor ECM.

Mr. Mankge from the Mining Qualifi -cations Authority (MQA).

Mr. M.E. Seloane from the Depart-ment of Education’s Circuit Offi ce.

Creating the opportunity to start a dreamThousands of children from schools all over the area visited the annual Grade 9 Career Expo held at Winterveld this week Wednes-day and Thursday.

This expo serves as an injection for their dreams about qualifying themselves for specifi c positions in the future. The learn-ers are exposed to a variety of mining and related industry career opportunities through the expo. They are also able to ask questions about the necessary subjects and minimum achievement in subjects such as Mathemat-ics and Science needed for further studies.

Mr Pieter Brits from Samancor ECM told the audience during the formal opening of the event that they invest in things such as the career expo because they want to employ as many local people as possible. That is why education is one of the important values for Samancor ECM. Through education the learners can create a better future for them-selves and be able to apply for opportunities at the mines in the future.

The local Circuit Manager of the Depart-ment of Education, Mr M.E. Seloane said that it worries the department that a large group of learners do not progress to matric on schedule. A large chunk of learners ‘disap-pear’ between Grade 9 and matric and this is an issue they are trying to address. They are also appreciating the relationship between themselves and the mines.

Mr Mankge from the Mining Qualifi cations

Authority told them that they are already starting to screen learners for bursaries from grade 9.

The expo was a joint effort between Samancor ECM, Bokoni Platinum Mine, Modikwa Platinum Mine, Glencore’s Mines, Twickenham Platinum Mine, Khuphuka, their suppliers and other stakeholders.

The learners each received a boerewors roll and cold drink upon arrival before being guided through the different stands. Fun exhi-bitions and representatives at the different stalls made sure that dreams about specifi c jobs were coloured with the right amount of reality to encourage learners to work hard and keep their ears open for opportunities that are available to them for further studies.

The Siyakha Learning Lab stall was not only fun, but learners were made aware of opportunities for free courses and access to free internet - something that comes in handy when they have to do projects and eventually apply for bursaries or for acceptance to a tertiary institution.

Learners rotated through

the different stalls and ex-

hibitions while asking questions

about some of the career

opportunities.

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Grade 9 career expo at Winterveld


Open day at Steelpoort AcademySteelpoort Academy hosted two open days this week. Prospective learners and their parents visited the school, met the teachers and completed all the necessary application forms for submission in 2016.

A day with an English presenta-tion and another for Afrikaans speaking

learners took place. Ms. Olga Gouws gave the parents a presentation while the soon to be learners, visited classrooms and met some new friends. They were all smiles when the newspaper visited and quick to show they think this school-thing is going to be “sharp!”. They are already looking forward to next year.

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23 OKTOBER 2015

BookkeeperYou will be based at our offi ces situated between Burgersfort and Lydenburg. Reporting to the Financial & Area Manager, the successful candidate must have a minimum of grade-12 school qualifi cation. A suitable tertiary qualifi cation will be an advantage backed by a minimum of 3 years experience in all aspects including payroll systems, managing general ledger, managing all fi nancial input documentation, stock reconciliations, assisting with annual budgets and general offi ce administra-tion.

The right candidate must be computer literate in Excel, MS Word, Outlook and electronic banking.

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Minimum requirements:1. Grade 12.2. Minimum 2 years experience with references.3. Code 10 drivers’ license4. Applicants will be submitted to a Skills test5. Honorable and trustworthy6. For transport and tipping of material

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Job Type: Permanent

Required experience:• At least 1-2 years as FEL Operator

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Please e-Mail CV’s to: [email protected] or Fax: to 086 763 6364. No calls.

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Public Notice

Mohlala JNTMunicipal Manager

Invitation to Miss GTM 2015Greater Tubatse Municipality is inviting girls between the ages of 15 and 25 to enter for Miss GTM 2015 Beauty pageant cluster eliminations scheduled as follows;

24 October 2015, Manyaka Hall for Dilokong Cluster 1

25 October 2015, Ga-Ragopola Hall for Dilokong Cluster 2

24 October 2015, Ga-Malekane Hall for Steelpoort Cluster

31 October 2015, Batubatse Primary School for Eastern

Tubatse Cluster 1

1 November 2015, Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School for

Eastern Tubatse Cluster 2

Those who are interested to participate must collect registration forms at Schools, Tribal Offi ces, Municipal Offi ces and from Ward Councillors and must return them on the date of the cluster elimi-nations

For and more information please contact Hlase ML @ 013 231 1195 or 082 447 4618

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NGULULU BULK CARRIERSSteelpoort

Debtors Clerk

We are urgently looking for a highly motivated, passionate and self-driven person who is looking for a challenge and is willing to make a difference. The following opportunity has become available at NBC situated in Steelpoort.

The Debtors Clerk plays an important role within the business and will be responsible for keeping the Debtors book up to date.

To apply fax a 2-page CV to 013-230 5856 or e-mail it to [email protected] note that should you not meet the necessary requirements, you should not apply. Shortlisted candidates can bring all original documents with them to the interview. Background checks and validation of experience with previous employers may be part of the selection process.

Closing date: 1 November 2015 (If you have not received a response within 15 days of the closing date, please assume your application was not successful).

Performance outputs:· By keeping the Debtors Book up to date management will be able to make decisions based on the outputs received from the Debtors Clerk.· The Debtors Clerk will be expected to keep the outstanding debtors book within acceptable levels and allerting relevant management about any problems that may be encountered.

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The Company offers a competitive remuneration package.

TKY Trading is an engineering company situated at Burgersfort R37 – Mashifane Park servicing both the public and private sectors. We specialize with the repairs and supply of engineering components (both mechanical and electrical) and also offers general maintenance services.

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Remuneration

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Preference will be given to individuals residing in communities around our area of operation (Greater Tubatse municipality).

Closing Date for all applications: 28 October 2015. Suitable applications to be sent to [email protected] or Fax: 0865199444 or drop off at our offi ce. Enquiries Tel: 013 007 0789.

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11NUUS23 OKTOBER 2015

Building rela onships through sportNortham Pla num Booysendal Mine visited Polokwane with their soccer and netball teams for matches against teams from the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR).

The men played two games. The fi rst was between DMR Masters and Booysendal Mine and it ended in a 1-1 draw. The winner was decided through penalty shoot-out. This match was won 5-3 by the DMR team.

The second game was played between another DMR team and Booysendal Mine. The DMR won 4-2.

The netball was also a tough game and the women lost

with only one point in the end. The fi nal score was 10-11 in favour of the DMR.

Pius Monyela represen ng Booysendal Mine handed over the trophies and kit to Thina Ravhughoni (Mine Economist); Nthando Dlamini (Deputy Director MLA) and Aron Kharivhe (Regional Manager).

The day’s relaxed compe on gave the Mine and DMR an opportunity to build their rela onship on a diff erent level to cre-ate a be er understanding of each other and in the end a be er working rela onship.

Playing in pairsOn Saturday last week a few enthusiastic golf players participated in the “pairs” golf day at Tubatse Chrome Club. Husband and wife or any other type of “pair” entered as a team for a fun day. Coming up at the Club are a few golf days to look forward to. The fi rst is on 31 Octo-ber when it will be the Roossenekal Tourist Association Golf Day. Tee-off is at 08:00 and

registration will be from 07:00.It will be an IPS format game and green fees are R250 per player. A wildebeest and kudu are amongst the prizes that can be won.On 6 November there will be Night Golf. Only 36 spots are available and the entry fee is R200 per player. Entry fees must be done and paid by 25 October 2015 to ensure your spot. On 14 November players can also support a good cause. The Toy Run Charity Golf Day will take place (see advert to the right). Funds raised will go towards making sure that un-derprivileged kids have a nice Christmas.

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Thinus shines at Sun CityThinus Labuschagne from Burgersfort was one of the players who qualifi ed to play in the Sanlam CANSA Golf Challenge this week. This annual golf tournament raises funds for the Cancer Association of South Africa and this year an unbelievable R3,5 million was raised through golf days all over the country. Tubatse Chrome Golf Club contributed R25 000 towards this. Thinus told Platinum Gazette that he enjoyed every moment of the event. “It is unbelieva-ble how much pressure the Supersport TV cameras and other media can add to such an event”. He came 7th overall and in the A-division he played himself into 4th place. “I really did my best, but I also realised that my current state of fi tness was a handicap” he said. “Next year I will work extra hard to make to the Sun City fi nal again. I would really like to

make Chrome Club proud and carry their name high.I would like to say thank you to Jesus for the talent he gave me and I would like to thank my family and friends who stood by my through this jour-ney. Every message and call meant the world to me. This was an amazing experi-ence and I truly en-joyed every moment” he said.

(Photographs: Thinus Labuschagne).

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